Bay Leaf

Botanical Name:
Laurus nobilis

Folk Names:
Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Daphne, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Sweet Bay.

Gender:
Masculine

Planet:
Sun

Element:
Fire

Deities: 
Aesculapius, Apollo, Ceres, Faunus, Eros

Powers:
Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength

Magickal Uses:

Bay is used for divination and prophecy. It makes the mind receptive and enables the practitioner to understand and interpret the oracle. It is also used as a protective panacea, to ward off all evil influences and protect against the evil eye or other forms of envy, jealousy and mean spirits. The Ancient priestesses of Apollo chewed and inhaled the fumes of bay leaves to induce a prophetic visionary state

Bay is most often used in Clairvoyance and wisdom brews, placed under the pillow to induce prophetic dreams and are also burned as incense to induce visions.

Worn as a protection amulet, Bay leaves are excellent for warding off evil and negativity. They can also be placed around the home for this purpose.

Bay leaves are a great alternative for those who are unable to burn white sage or Palo Santo for clearing energies.

Wishes written on a Bay leaf and burned are likely to come true.

Healing Properties:

Bay Leaves aid digestion and soothe the upper digestive tract. It also helps break down greasy foods and heavy meals. Medicinally it is usually the essential oil that is used for conditions such as joint and muscle aches and pains, but if the essential oil is not at hand, try adding a decoction of the leaves to the bath water to relieve tense and aching muscles.

Antioxidant, colds and flu, sinus congestion, astringent, diuretic.

*Information provided for educational purposes only.

Saje Sanctuary is not responsible for mis-use, self diagnosis or treatment from this information. For medicinal use, please seek advice from a licensed medical practitioner. 

All Herbs are sold for botanical ceremonial use only.